Saturday 29 August. From Macquarie Street to the world-famous Sydney Opera House.
No big barriers. No big expectations. Just 5km through the heart of the city with thousands of others showing up for the same reason: to be part of it.
event DETAILS
Plan your day from start to finish.
DATE
Saturday, 29 August 2026
DISTANCE
5 km
START LINE
Macquarie St, Sydney (CBD)
START VENUE
Parade Grounds, Royal Botanic Gardens
WAVES ASSEMBLE
From 6:15am
START TIME
7:15am
START LINE CUT OFF
8:O5am
FINISH
Sydney Opera House
CUT OFF
1 hour 10 mins
entering
Who The Mini Marathon Is For
There are no age restrictions for the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon.
Adult entry
$80
Children (16 & under)
$50
Your entry fee includes:
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Your race bib
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Timing tag
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Finishers’ medal
before race day
Bibs, Preferred Starts, Paperwork
Bib collection
All bibs need to be collected at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show.
If you are unable to collect your bib, a friend or family member can collect your bib for the mini marathon only. They will need to have a copy of your bib collection email (sent during race week) to collect on your behalf.
Please note that friends/family are not permitted to collect marathon bibs.
How do I apply for a preferred start?
Women
Sub-22 mins
Men
Sub-17 mins
Preferred start applications for the mini marathon will be accepted during the registration process for women (sub-22 mins) and men (sub-17 mins) who have an official race qualifying time within the past two years.
Getting to the Start Line
6:15am
The Royal Botanic Garden will open.
From 6:15am
All waves will assemble into their respective start chutes.
7:15am
All waves will start.
Accessibility
All prams and wheelchairs must register in the final start group of the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon.
An accessible drop-off/pick-up location is available on Loftus Street at Loftus Lane. Participants will need to take the lift up to the Cahill Expressway for an accessible entry into the Royal Botanic Garden. Please see the accessible route map here.
Not permitted on course
No scooters, handcylces/crank cycles or motorised devices (including wheelchairs) are to be taken onto the course.
The closest train stations for the Mini Marathon are Circular Quay and Martin Place. From there, walk towards Macquarie St at Bridge St to reach the start area.
The closest Metro station to the Mini Marathon start line on Macquarie St is Martin Place. Take the Hunter St or Elizabeth St exits and continue on foot down Macquarie St to the start line near Bridge St. Metro services run regularly from early morning until late.
Buses run regularly to Martin Place and Wynyard, which are all within a short walking distance of the start.
The closest stop to the start line on Macquarie St near Bridge St is the Bridge Street stop on the L2 and L3 lines.
Catch ferries to Circular Quay then continue on foot towards the start line on Macquarie St near Bridge St.
Plan ahead at https://transportnsw.info/events/2026/08/sydney-mini-marathon or using our Official Smart Map. For timetables, real-time transport service updates and tracking, use the transportnsw.info Trip Planner.
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Spectacular, Scenic, Revamped
The Course:
A Scenic Masterpiece
More than a run:
This isn't about chasing times. It's about being there when Sydney comes alive.
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Run through closed city streets, traffic-free
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Start in the CBD, finish at the iconic Sydney Opera House
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Feel the energy of Australia’s biggest running weekend
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Share it with friends, family, or your running crew
Course Drinks Stations
There are no drink stations on course for the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon.
Water will be available at the start and finish lines.
after the race
Official Results
The TCS Sydney Mini Marathon official results will be based on Gun Time. Participants will receive both Gun Time and Net Time on their finisher certificates. Net Time only starts when a participant crosses the start line.
Start Here. Go Anywhere.
Plan Your Perfect Day With Our Official Smart Map
Powered by PAM, our new live navigation platform helps you get the most out of race weekend with real-time maps, road closures, spectator viewing locations, entertainment, food and drink, transport options and event activations all in one place. Integrated into the TRACX app, the Official Smart Map makes it easy to follow participants, discover the best places to cheer, and navigate the city with confidence, so you can spend less time planning and more time soaking up the atmosphere.
Backed by the technology trusted by the PGA TOUR, NASCAR, Formula 1 and Tennis Australia, the Official Smart Map brings world-class navigation to Australia's largest marathon.
More Than a Race
Experience Motion Festival
Proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program, in association with the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS, this August, Circular Quay becomes the place to be.
For four days, the city comes alive with music, movement, food, conversation and good people. Whether you're chasing a marathon dream, cheering from the sidelines, or simply looking for somewhere with a great atmosphere, Motion Festival is where it all comes together.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions.
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